West Palm Beach Failure to Diagnose Lawyer

People trust doctors to take care of their recovery when sick or injured, and in doing so they are expected to make diligent observations to diagnose the causes of present symptoms and injuries.

However, when a doctor fails to employ professional diligence and they fail to make a proper diagnosis, or they fail to make a diagnosis altogether, it can cause your illness or injury to progress, resulting in long-term pain and even death.

West Palm Beach failure to diagnose lawyers have been working with members of the Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding communities for years, and understand the complex medical issues that are associated with failure to diagnose cases.

Lawyers work with a team of medical experts who will independently evaluate each case for signs of malpractice. If you have been injured because of a doctor’s failure to diagnose a condition, then contact a medical malpractice lawyer in Palm Beach Gardens today.

Failing to Diagnose Patients in Palm Beach Gardens

Medical malpractice laws seek to ensure that the patient receives the most competent care possible. Notably, this includes receiving an accurate assessment of any health problems, as well as a plan for treating any health concerns based on the condition.

When a doctor fails to diagnose, they fail to make the connection between present symptoms and a medical condition, and no course of treatment is taken or properly followed. In a report released by the Institute of Medicine, a large percentage of Americans will receive either a late or wrong diagnosis at least once in their lives.

When a doctor fails to make a proper diagnosis or they give a delayed diagnosis, it can mean that a treatable disease is given the chance to progress to a point where it is now impossible or much harder to cure and treat, thus resulting in more invasive and extensive treatment plans.

West Palm Beach failure to diagnose attorneys are familiar with the medical practices in Palm Beach Gardens and have worked extensively with medical experts and professionals to address a variety of diagnostic errors including:

• Failure to conduct reasonable medical tests
• Negligence in interpreting or assessing medical tests
• Delays in testing or in evaluating test results
• Deferring medical test review and interpretation to inexperienced doctors or nurses
• Failing to follow up with a patient
• Failing to consider multiple symptoms and conditions
• Failing to recognize the extent of a condition
• Failing to conduct a thorough health examination

A patient whose condition becomes aggravated because of a doctor’s failure to diagnose, or misdiagnosis, may be entitled to file a medical malpractice claim.

Failure to diagnose lawyers in West Palm Beach are dedicated to helping patients and their families recover, working closely with a team of medical experts who can evaluate each case for the telltale signs of medical malpractice and for failing to diagnose a condition.

Common Misdiagnoses

West Palm Beach failure to diagnose lawyers have a thorough understanding of medical diagnostic procedures that has allowed them to represent clients in various failure to diagnose cases including:

Anyone who has been injured and suffered because of the negligence and carelessness of a doctor, nurse, caregiver, or another medical professional has rights to hold healthcare providers responsible for their actions.

Florida Failure to Diagnose Lawyers

Doctors, nurses, and medical professionals are trusted to provide patients with the best care possible, however, when they fail to diagnose a condition it can lead to long-term injuries and pain.

Our West Palm Beach failure to diagnose lawyers have been serving members of the Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, and Jupiter communities, along with clients throughout Florida, in order to recover compensation for medical malpractice and failure to diagnose. Contact our experienced team today to see how we can help you.